Senior Project Manager I/II

Job Title: Senior Project Manager I/II - Education

Who We Are: DLR Planning is a Women and Minority-owned CM/PM firm working in both the public and private sectors. We specialize on mega projects such as large event venues, infrastructure and education. Established in 2015, we have a great company culture, strong project pipeline and high ceiling for personal growth.

Position Overview: We are seeking 4 Senior Project Managers to oversee construction projects, resolve complex issues, and manage project teams. They develop and assign tasks to teams, review project progress, change orders, and payment applications. Additionally, they assist in bid and contract planning, assess bid specifications, and monitor project schedules and cost control. They provide direction in construction schedules, dispute resolution, and quality control, administer contracts, and coordinate activities with various District departments. They play a key role in resolving project disputes and contribute to internal policy development. If you have Senior Project Management experience, background and the skills required, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Deadline:Please submit application ASAP,

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from DLR PLANNING, LLC is required.

This is an on-site, long-term job. You must be located in Southern California. NO relocation funds, and NO per diem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages and provides construction oversight to OARs (Senior Project Manager II)
• Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
• Develops, assigns, and monitors performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects.
• Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules.
• Reviews change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact on the District.
• Assists Regional Directors and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning.
• Assesses bid specifications for District need and probability of completion under stated timeline.
• Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
• Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects.
• Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.
• Reviews and monitors overall administration of contracts for the architect and related consultants.
• Coordinates program activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts
• Reviews and takes recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects.
• Develops and recommends internal policies.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.

Required Experience:

• 17 years full-time paid professional project/construction management experience.
• 5 years of experience in managing large programs with projects having construction values in excess of $50 million (not cumulative)
• 5 years experience in educational facility construction, public works or large commercial projects (may include projects outside of California)

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Design Build Experience
• Experience with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or
• the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes
• Safety and OSHA Safety Regulations (OSHA 30 minimum)

Required Education: There are 4 ways to meet the education requirement:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors degree Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.

OR

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors degree. Candidates must be able to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

OR

• College undergraduate but possess more than 20 years of Construction or Project Management experience, and must complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one (1) year of employment in the Facilities Services Division.

OR

• Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Note: Resume submissions must include:

• A list of projects managed.
• Duration in projects working in the capacity of SPM.
• Please include the dollar value of projects listed

Salary Range: $198K - $220K

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We appreciate your interest in this position and thank all applicants for their submissions. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.